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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,340.46 and 481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,340.46 and 481.62 is: 723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,340.46 = 481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,340.46 = 481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,340.46 × 481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 645,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,592.35/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.69

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